Uintah Pet Emergency Services

03/16/2025

🐾 March is National Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month! 🐾

Today marks the start of Pet Poison Prevention Week, a crucial reminder to stay prepared in case of toxin exposure. Quick action and expert guidance can save lives, so we encourage you to save important emergency contacts in your phone.

Unintah Pet Emergency | 📞 (719) 633-3214
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center – Staffed by veterinary toxicology experts, available 24/7 | 📞 (888) 426-4435
Pet Poison Helpline – 24/7 access to veterinary poison specialists | 📞 (855) 764-7661

Please note that consultation fees may apply for poison control helpline calls.

Being prepared can make all the difference in an emergency. Stay informed, stay vigilant, and keep your pets safe!

03/13/2025

It happens in an instant—you turn around, and your pet has swallowed something they weren’t supposed to. This is a common emergency, and quick action is essential to prevent serious complications.

If your pet ingests a foreign object, a veterinarian will need to determine what was swallowed, when it happened, and whether it poses a risk. Never try to induce vomiting at home, as this can cause further harm, especially if the item has sharp edges.

If you think your pet has ingested something dangerous, call us right away at (719) 633-3214. Prompt treatment can prevent life-threatening complications!

03/11/2025

Testimonial Tuesday! 📢

At Uintah Pet Emergency, we aim to always provide quality care while informing pet parents of all treatment options available so they can make informed choices about their pet’s health. We know that communication is vital, especially when it’s an emergency.

03/07/2025

Today is Employee Appreciation Day! We love any opportunity to celebrate our staff and all the hard work they do! Please join us in thanking our team for all the love and compassion they give to our pet patients every day!

03/06/2025

As we near the end of winter and look forward to spring, our team at Uintah Pet Emergency would like to remind everyone to remain vigilant about seasonal hazards that can still impact pets. While the days are getting longer and warmer, cold temperatures, toxic exposures, and winter-related injuries continue to pose risks.

Our team is fully prepared to provide care for patients suffering from hypothermia, injuries from slipping on ice, paw pad damage, gastrointestinal issues from ice melt exposure, and more. Give us a call at (719) 633-3214! Quick intervention can make all the difference.

03/03/2025

Male cats can easily develop an obstruction of the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder and out of the body). Male cats (neutered or intact) are at greater risk for urethral obstruction than females because their urethra is longer and more narrow.

Obstructions are often the result of plugs of inflammatory material, mucus, crystals, or small stones (called calculi) that have formed in the kidneys and have passed down into the bladder. If a cat is suspected of suffering from this condition, they must receive immediate veterinary attention. Once the urethra becomes completely blocked, the kidneys are no longer able to remove toxins from the blood or maintain a balance of fluids and electrolytes in the body. Without treatment, these imbalances can lead to heart failure — often in less than 24 to 48 hours.

Symptoms can vary from mild to severe and may include:

-- Straining to urinate with little to no amount
-- Frequent and/or prolonged attempts to urinate
-- Crying out while urinating
-- Excessive licking of the ge***al area
-- Urinating outside the litter box
-- Blood in the urine
-- Increasingly distressed

If you suspect your cat has a urethral obstruction, immediately contact Uintah Pet Emergency at (719) 633-3214.

02/27/2025

February is Responsible Pet Owners Month. This month, be sure that your family is prepared in the event of a pet emergency. Keep your primary care veterinarian's contact info handy and remember to save information about your nearest pet Emergency Hospital.

Uintah Pet Emergency is open 12pm - 12am for emergency pet care. Save our information in case you need it!
📱 (719) 633-3214
📍1635 W Uintah St, Suite E
Colorado Springs, CO80904
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Uintah Pet Emergency has proudly been the premier emergency veterinarian for the pets and pet owners of the Colorado Springs, CO community since 2014.

02/25/2025

Putting our patients first, because no concern is too small or challenge too great.

02/23/2025

Coughing, choking, labored breathing, and swelling of the throat all point to respiratory distress in your pet. It could mean viral or bacterial lung infections, allergic reaction to insect bites, sensitivity to medicine or vaccines, heart failure, or even cancer.

Take your pet to a veterinarian immediately if you notice any difficulty breathing. Call Uintah Pet Emergency at (719) 633-3214 we are open 12pm - 12am, seven days a week.

02/20/2025

Guess what day it is? It's National Love Your Pet Day!

While we shower our furry (or scaly, or feathered) friends with love every day, today calls for some extra special pampering.

What's your plan to make your pet's day extra special? We'd love to see how you're celebrating, so share your photos in the comments below!

02/18/2025

Celebrating another . Your feedback helps us grow, improve, and strive to be the best.

02/17/2025

Happy Presidents' Day!

Friendly reminder that we're here to help your pet in any emergency! Uintah Pet Emergency is open today from 12pm - 12am. Your pet's health is our priority even on a holiday!

(719)633-3214

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day! 💞 It’s that special time of year to share the love – especially with your pets. We hope your day is filled with extra snuggles and sloppy kisses from your furry loved one!

How are you celebrating with your pet this year? Let us know in the comments! 💕

02/12/2025

As we get ready to celebrate the love this Valentine's Day, remember to shower our pets with the right gifts! While chocolates are commonly known to be harmful, even some flowers can pose a risk.

Lilies (all varieties): Kidney failure in cats

Chrysanthemums (Daisy/Mum): Vomiting, diarrhea, hyper salivation, incoordination, or dermatitis in cats and dogs

Baby’s Breath: GI upset such as vomiting and diarrhea in both cats and dogs

Daffodils: Small ingestions can cause GI upset. Large ingestions cause convulsions, low blood pressure, tremors, and cardiac arrhythmias in both cats and dogs. Bulbs are the most poisonous part.

Tulips: Vomiting, depression, diarrhea, hypersalivation in cats and dogs. The highest concentration of toxin is in the bulb.

Roses: Although the petals are non-toxic, the thorns can be dangerous if your pet steps on or swallows the stem!

Always ensure your flowers and plants are pet-safe. If your furry friend does ingest something they shouldn't, call Uintah Pet Emergency at (719) 633-3214 or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately. 📞

02/07/2025

Your Pet's Emergency, Our Priority. Experiencing a pet emergency? Don't worry, we're here from 12PM-12AM, daily. Our dedicated team is ready to provide top-notch care for your furry friend. Call us at (719) 633-3214.📞

02/05/2025

Your trust, our mission.

01/30/2025

As you know, roads start getting icy this time of year. A common de-icing product known as rock salt is a mixture of sodium chloride that helps reduce ice build-up on roads. What you may not know is that rock salt can be extremely dangerous to pets – especially when ingested or licked from paws and fur. Symptoms of salt poisoning include drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite.
If you suspect your pet may have ingested rock salt contact Uintah Pet Emergency Services at 🚨(719) 633-3214📞 from 12PM-12AM.

You can also connect with the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435.

Be sure to dry and wash your pets paws after being on any type of salted road to prevent any possible event.❄️

01/28/2025

Honored to be a part of your pet's journey.